Broncos 36, Panthers 14

Elvis Dumervil #92 of the Denver Broncos strips the ball from Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Mike Adams #20 of the Denver Broncos mocks the "Superman" celebration of quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers after sacking Newton for a safety during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Robert Ayers #91 of the Denver Broncos sacks Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch against defender Wesley Woodyard #52 of the Denver Broncos during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Kevin Vickerson #99 of the Denver Broncos sacks Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos watches the instant replay after sacking quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Luke Kuechly #59 of the Carolina Panthers breaks up a pass intended for Joel Dreesen #81 of the Denver Broncos during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos calls an audibe against the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Tony Carter #32 of the Denver Broncos reacts as he returns an inteception for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Ronnie Hillman #21 of the Denver Broncos fight for extra yardage as Charles Godfrey #30 of the Carolina Panthers makes a tackle during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos stiff-arms Charles Godfrey #30 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Broncos won 36-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos hands the ball off to teammate Willis McGahee #23 during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks to the sidelines during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Josh Thomas #22 of the Carolina Panthers tries to tackle Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

A fan of the Denver Broncos watches on at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers talks to Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos after their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers talks to Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos after their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning Of The Denver Broncos Against The Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos talks to players after their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Robert Ayers #91 of the Denver Broncos hits Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Teammates Robert Ayers #91 of the Denver Broncos and Von Miller #58 react after a play against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Teammates Robert Ayers #91 of the Denver Broncos and Von Miller #58 react after a play against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos talks on the sidelines during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos tackles Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after making a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos tackles Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos confers with NFL official, head linesman Jim Mello #48, during a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos breaks away from Jordan Senn #57 of the Carolina Panthers as he takes a punt return back for a touchdown at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos runs untouched down the sidelines as he returns a punt for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos sacks quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos takes the field for a game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos mocks the "Superman" celebration of quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers after a sack during play at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos calls a play during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Head coach John Fox of the Denver Broncos watches on during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos runs away from Josh Thomas #22 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers tries to stop Ronnie Hillman #21 of the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers tries to stop Ronnie Hillman #21 of the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Trindon Holliday #11 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after returning a punt for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos tackles Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos tackles Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos calls a play during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammate Brandon Stokley #14 after a touchdown during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Teammates Charles Johnson #95 of the Carolina Panthers and Luke Kuechly #59 tackle Eric Decker #87 of the Denver Broncos during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

A general view of the stadium before the game between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers

Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos warms up before their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 11, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)